• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed term until March 2026
• Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

The Associate Research Fellow will be engaged on a project that relates to 3D Printed Electrochemical Energy Conversion Systems. The project aims to develop unibody flow plates, electrodes, and catalyst support structures for electrochemical energy conversion systems.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship
• Engage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activities
• Communicate outputs, including as part of team
• Support and may lead applications for funding for research and creative activities
• Begin building a body of work and reputation and recognition for quality, excellence and impact.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
• Ability to contribute to communities and community engagement through research
• Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Nick Birbilis, Executive Dean SEBE on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD Associate Research Fellow 571702.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday the 11th of May

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.